The Olympics is the leading international sports event that features summer and winter sports competitions. It is the world’s foremost sports competition, with its roots in the Classical Greek era games. Today, almost all countries participate in the Olympics. We have compiled a collection of Olympic coloring pages to help children celebrate this important sporting event. So, nurture the sports enthusiast in your little one with these splendid summer Olympics coloring pages!
10 Interesting Olympic Coloring Pages
1. Olympic rings
The Olympic rings consist of five rings that represent the continents. Each ring has a different color. Make sure your children color them using the right color combinations. They may also use the image as a template for a craft activity.
2. Olympic torch
The Olympic flame is the primary symbol of the Olympic Games. The fire was introduced at the Summer Olympics in 1928 and has been a part of the modern Olympic games ever since. The torch is carried from country to country and city to city before the start of every Olympic game.
3. Fencing
Fencing is one of the few sports contested at every Summer Olympic Games since the birth of the Olympics. Fencing at the Olympics is of three main types–Epee, Foil, and Sabre. In Foil, the player can target the opponent’s torso. In Epee fencing, the target area covers the entire body, and in Sabre fencing, the target area is everything above the waist.
4. Gymnastics
Gymnastics is one of the four sports that has been a part of the Olympics since the Summer Olympics in Amsterdam in 1896. Gymnastics includes artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and trampolining.
5. Archery
Archery made its debut at the 1900 Olympics, the second Olympics tournament. More than 100 nations have competed in the Olympic archery events. Korean women have dominated the Olympic archery events, winning more than half of the gold medals since 1984.
6. Wrestling
Children will love coloring an Olympic coloring page of a wrestling competition. Wrestling is one of the most popular sports in the world and dates back to around 2300 BC. It was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games in 704 BC and has been a part of the Olympics ever since.
7. Athletics
Track and field is a sport combining various contests involving jumping, throwing, and running. There are two standard relays in the Olympics—4×100 meters and 4×400 meters. The 4×400 meters relay is generally held as the final event of the track and field sports and is one of the most popular Olympic events.
8. Equestrian
Equestrian made its debut at the Olympics in 1900 in Paris, France, but disappeared until 1912. It has reappeared in every Olympic competition ever since. The Olympic equestrian disciplines include show jumping, dressage, and eventing. Both teams and individuals get awards in each discipline.
9. Weightlifting
Weightlifting is a discipline of the modern Olympic program. The athlete attempts a single lift of a barbell loaded with the weight plates. Each of the weight lifters is offered three attempts, and the two highest successful lifts determine the result. Weightlifting is a test of a human’s explosive strength.
10. Swimming
Swimming is an Olympic sport of the modern Olympics. Introduced in 1912, swimming is one of the most popular spectator sports at the Olympics. And children love it too.
The Olympics continues to captivate both adults and children with its rich history and diverse competitions. With its roots in the Classical Greek era, it now engages several countries, and the games are contested to celebrate human strength and spirit. These Olympic coloring sheets are a great way to educate your children about the Olympic games. They will get to learn about varied sports and tournaments while engaging in a fun activity.
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